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Easy Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice – Comfort Food Classic for Dinner

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When you’re in the mood for comfort food, nothing hits the spot quite like Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Stir until melted and combined.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked.
  7. Spoon creamy chicken and sauce over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic and onions for best flavor.
  • Let the sauce thicken before serving for a richer texture.
  • Sear the chicken well to lock in juices.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg